Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ARIES 16/26/46 Series 8905, 8915, 8925
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locations. In every case, the installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
INSTALLING THE FIREPLACE MOUNTING
PLATE ON THE WALL
1.
The fireplace mounting plate is attached to
the wall structure using four 1/4” X 1 1/2”
long lag bolts and large diameter washers
that are provided with the fireplace. It is
important to use the included hardware as
the full weight of the fireplace is supported
by the mounting plate.
2.
Drill a 5/32” diameter pilot hole at each of
the mounting hole locations that you marked
using the template. The pilot holes should
be the full depth of the lag bolts. Be sure
that there is solid wood at each mounting
location. If not, the wall should be
reconstructed to provide the needed
support.
3.
With a helper pick up and align the mounting
plate over the gas supply line and line up with
the four mounting lag bolt pilot holes. These
holes are in recessed bosses. Use either the
16” or 24” on center holes depending on the
construction of the wall.
4.
Using the lag bolts and washers provided
with the fireplace, install the top lag bolts
(with washers) first, followed by the lower
ones. Use a 7/16” socket wrench to tighten
the lag bolts. Note: It may be helpful to put a
light coating of dish or hand soap on the lag
bolts to reduce resistance when tightening.
5.
At this point, check to be sure that there is
an air gap between the entire flat back
surface of the mounting plate and the wall
surface (see clearance chart on page 9 for
the air gap required for your model). This
gap is critical to a safe installation and if
the gap is obstructed in any way, remove
the obstruction before proceeding.
